Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has strongly denounced the notion of a military conflict between nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India, calling it “sheer stupidity” and an “absurd idea” that could lead to mutual destruction.
Speaking to a British media outlet in the aftermath of the recent military standoff, the top military spokesperson emphasized Pakistan’s desire for peace while underlining the country’s unwavering readiness to defend itself if war is imposed.
“Pakistan desires peace, but if a war is imposed, then we are ever ready,” said Lt Gen Chaudhry, criticizing India’s aggressive rhetoric and its promotion of war narratives. “India is playing with fire based on false narratives.”
Addressing concerns over a potential nuclear conflict in South Asia, he warned that such escalation would have devastating consequences for both nations and the region at large. He noted that Pakistan had acted with restraint and maturity to prevent a wider escalation, particularly in response to the recent crisis.
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The standoff followed an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that left 26 tourists dead. India quickly blamed Pakistan without presenting evidence—a claim Pakistan has firmly rejected. “If India provides any proof of Pakistani involvement, we will take action,” the ISPR chief affirmed, while questioning why no serious inquiry had been initiated by Indian authorities into their own security lapses.
The military confrontation peaked between May 6 and 10, when Pakistan responded to unprovoked Indian aggression with “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos”—a large-scale retaliatory strike targeting Indian military assets across several regions. According to Lt Gen Chaudhry, Pakistan shot down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, and destroyed dozens of drones during the operation.
“These were precise and proportionate strikes,” he said. “We could have destroyed more, but our goal was deterrence, not escalation.”
The crisis concluded with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States after nearly 87 hours of intense military engagement. Lt Gen Chaudhry reiterated that Pakistan was celebrating peace, not victory, and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional stability.
When asked about backchannel diplomatic communications between the two countries, he clarified that such matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirming the military’s apolitical stance.
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